Established in 1815
ABOUT
Designed in the likeness of a public building that stood in Hartford, Connecticut, the Franklin Township Hall was built in 1837. It was used as an office for the Franklin Silk Company; after the company failed, the Franklin Township Trustees completed the
Franklin Township Hall in 1840.
SERVICES
Franklin Township provides specific services to its residents. The Franklin Township road crew, managed by David Akerley, provides efficient and effective services in a timely manner.
Contact the Portage County Engineer's Office
for right-of-way permits.
ZONING
We provide contact information for all of our zoning boards, maps, and a detailed zoning resolution of our zoning codes.
LET'S TALK
If you have questions that have not been answered on the site, please feel free to contact us. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 at Township Hall and Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Township garage.
Franklin Township regulates the use of land, the density of land use and the location of different types of development in order to preserve the health, safety and welfare of township residents and their property. The township has documented zoning requirements in the Franklin Township Zoning Resolution, the Township Zoning Map and the Zoning Fee Schedule. Further, the township has adopted The Franklin Township Exterior Property Maintenance Code which establishes standards for the maintenance of exterior surfaces and exterior functioning units of all structures and buildings within the Township.
The Zoning Inspector, designated by the Board of Township Trustees, shall administer and enforce the Franklin Township Zoning Resolution. The Zoning Inspector shall respond to questions concerning applications and the zoning map, issue, and act upon zoning certificates, inspect structures, buildings, and use of land to determine compliance and work with the Portage County Prosecutor when prosecution is necessary. The Zoning Inspector maintains all zoning records and reports to the Board of Trustees monthly, as well as attending and working with the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Zoning Commission, and the Portage County Regional Planning Commission. The Zoning Inspector does not have set hours and meets by appointment only. You may schedule an appointment with Mr. Ciccozzi by calling 330-673-2194 ext. 2.
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
(Generally meets the second Monday of the month)
Current Board Members are:
Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
Sam Abell | 02/19/2027 |
Ron Goodspeed, Alternate | 02/19/2027 |
David Hansford | 02/19/2028 |
Shawn Martin | 02/19/2029 |
Justin Moneypenny | 02/19/2030 |
Marilyn Sessions, Chairperson | 02/19/2031 |
John Miller, Alternate | 02/19/2031 |
ZONING
COMMISSION
The Zoning Commission meets on an as needed basis. Check the calendar or contact the town hall to verify meeting dates.
Current Commission members are:
Name | Term Ends |
|---|---|
Glenn Luttner | 02/19/2027 |
Beth Geist | 02/19/2028 |
Judy Spencer, Alternate | 02/19/2029 |
Scott Stiegemeier | 02/19/2029 |
Travis Copen | 02/19/2030 |
Greg Huck | 02/19/2031 |